Mark Robinson admits 'I lied' about CNN story

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: msn/CNN Politics

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Former North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson admitted he lied about a bombshell CNN KFile investigation during the final months of his 2024 gubernatorial campaign, uncovering his extensive history of posting inflammatory and racist comments on a pornography website.

Robinson initially denied the report and sued CNN for $50 million that fall as he marched on with his gubernatorial campaign. Robinson eventually lost to current Democratic Gov. Josh Stein by more than 14 points.

Now, in a recent podcast interview, Robinson has acknowledged his deception and that he had an “obsession” with pornography and sex. He says he lied about the CNN report to protect those around him, including President Donald Trump, because it was “the most expedient thing to do.”

“I won’t say that I completely lied, some of the things about the whole story. Some of it — there’s some truth to it,” Robinson said on Thursday. But “if I had to ignore the truth at that moment for their expediency, I felt like it was the right thing to do,” said Robinson. “I certainly don’t want to be the person that costs the president of the United States the election. Didn’t want to cost anyone else their election. I guess there may be some people that feel like that I did,” he said.

Read more: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/mark-robinson-admits-i-lied-about-cnn-story/ar-AA1Z5vqI

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[Miguelito Loveless]

1. And still he tries to spin the story

Still he paints himself as a victim, still he doesn’t see the evil that is his support for a fascist child rapist.

[Irish_Dem]

4. Paints himself as noble. Saving the presidency.

[Walleye]

2. Maga "morality" can rationalize anything. Lying, cheating, even killing

[Buddyzbuddy]

3. A real nutjob!

[mwmisses4289]

5. Good thing he wasn't elected gov.

[BumRushDaShow]

10. The fact that he was even elected Lt. Gov. (while Roy Cooper was governor)

is the scariest thing!

Thankfully the current NC Lt. Gov is a (D) with Josh Stein (D) as governor!

[58Sunliner]

6. Another lying maga pos. The gold standard for pukes.

[SalamanderSleeps]

12. This is just what Republican politicians do.

They do whatever they want, then they lie.

Just like the mafia they are.

[Old Crank]

7. Now can CNN

Sue him for millions?

[OldBaldy1701E]

11. That is my question as well. (n/t)

[Roy Rolling]

8. Humble Brag

How noble. He only did it to protect the MAGA savior. Dog bless him.

God is finished with these assholes.

[paleotn]

9. He's still full of shit I see.

[Martin68]

13. Pretty weak "admission."

[Talitha]

14. Oh my goodness, a Republican lied? Say it ain't so.

[Sam I Yam]

15. Wow

How is he not in Trump's Cabinet?